How far is Highland, IL from Melville, IL?
The driving distance from Highland, IL to Melville, IL is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland and Melville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland and Melville.
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Start on the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
38 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Poplar Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Poplar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 40
84 m · 5 sec · US Highway 40
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 40
2525 ft · 48 sec · US Highway 40
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp left
1497 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 West, I 55 North: Kansas City, Chicago
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 255 North: Alton
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 143: Wood River, Edwardsville
1196 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Edwardsville Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Edwardsville Road
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on West Ferguson Avenue
771 ft · 15 sec · West Ferguson Avenue
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Continue on River Heritage Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · River Heritage Parkway
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Continue on Landmarks Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Landmarks Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Broadway
1408 ft · 24 sec · West Broadway
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Continue on Great River Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Great River Road
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Turn right onto Clifton Terrace Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Clifton Terrace Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Delmar Avenue
2140 ft · 43 sec · West Delmar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Delmar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland and Melville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 40
Merge slight left
8.24 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Highland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Melville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland to Melville?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glen Carbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Highland and 21.4 miles from Melville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Highland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Melville.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Carbon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Carbon.
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Melville. Straight-line distance: 33.81 mi (54.41 km).
#1 Highland
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 10,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.7394900, -89.6712000 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Melville
Melville is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9369900, -90.2459400 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melville (-90.24594, 38.93699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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